DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – CRIS Healthy Aging and the Danville YMCA are teaming up to help elderly people get fit and strong.

Valley Health geriatrician advises seniors on how to maintain quality of life. She says the secret is walking.

Short, simple routines done consistently deliver far better results than complex programs,” says trainer Heath Jones ...

Exercise with Sassy Seniors begins with sharing news, stories, and jokes before the warmup and stretching begins. The group enjoys the camaraderie as much as the workout with bands, weights and balls.

This 45-minute workout will boost your fitness.

By the time you reach the age of 60, you will have lost 25% of your muscle mass (a common part of aging). But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being “weak.” Fortunately, you can ...

Metro Creative The prevalence of obesity among adults 60 and older is significant. According to the Centers for Disease ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

An exercise schedule for healthy weight loss typically involves a combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training. Tracking daily calorie consumption also helps. Choosing the right ...

THE exercise ball, also known as a stability or Swiss ball, has become a staple in modern gyms and home workouts. Originally developed in the 1960s for physical therapy, the Swiss ball gained ...

Participants in a new study who spent more time being sedentary were more likely to experience decline regardless of how much they exercised.